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Cincinnati, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hamilton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
309,595 Population 3,974/sq mi density
$51,707 Median Income $38,878 per capita
$215,300 Home Value $244,309 Zillow
$953 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 283 sunny days/yr
845 Violent Crime/100K 4,303 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,707 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$215,300 home value, $953/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
845 violent crimes/100K (122% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cincinnati enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area79.0 sq mi (204.6 km²)
Population Density3,974/sq mi
Coordinates39.1402°N, 84.5058°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)19.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.71 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.29 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.9 / 100
Community Resilience86.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 28, 2024.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 112 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 89 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 123 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 150 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 144 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 140 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 130 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 72 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 149 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 92 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 68 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 84 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

482 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 2,953 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 37 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 67 km 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 76 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 40 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 15 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 77 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 37 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 99 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 5 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 21 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 54 km 6
May 27, 2019 EF3 93 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 78 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 78 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 36 km 3
May 10, 2003 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 84 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 84 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 86 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 86 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 83 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 81 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 83 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 86 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 83 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 82 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 86 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 87 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 86 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 84 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 84 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 83 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 85 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 85 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 81 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
February 33°F (1°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in

Cincinnati has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").

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